7:49 pm, Wednesday, 28 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Venezuela’s Hidden Bitcoin Reserves Could Reshape Crypto Markets After Maduro’s Fall
The collapse of Nicolás Maduro’s government has refocused global attention on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. But behind the headlines, analysts
Americans’ trust in crowdfunding plummets amid fees and inequities
Polls reveal scepticism about online campaigns Crowdfunding platforms have become fixtures of American life, collecting billions of dollars for medical
Japan and U.S. narrow $550 billion investment plan as landmark trade deal nears
Strategic cooperation and supply‑chain security Japan and the United States are nearing agreement on a sweeping investment plan that could
2026 Winter Olympics to be spread across northern Italy
Logistical challenges of a multi‑cluster Games When the Winter Olympics return in 2026, Italy will offer a bold experiment: four
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 becomes a day of activism
Reflecting on civil rights and current divisions Across the United States, the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day evolved
Europe Warns Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Could Trigger a Dangerous Trade Spiral
European capitals hardened their tone after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on eight allied countries unless they back
Nostalgia Meets Innovation: Gear Highlights From Electric Cars to Film Cameras
New gadgets blend EVs and instant photos Wired’s round‑up of the week’s standout gear showcases products that mix forward‑looking technology
Elon Musk Demands Up to $134 Billion in Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Details of the lawsuit Elon Musk’s legal battle with the artificial‑intelligence company he helped launch escalated as new court filings
Iran’s Future Hinges on Protests, Repression and the Shadow of Khamenei
Growing protests and a stagnant economy Iran’s theocratic state is facing one of its most volatile periods since the 1979
Iran Protest Death Toll Surges Beyond 3,000 Amid Crackdown
Crackdown and death toll Iran’s domestic upheaval reached another grim milestone as a leading Iranian human rights organisation said the
